The medium to dark ruby-colored 1998 Pinot Noir Guadalupe has aromas reminiscent of red cherries and candy corn. This sweet, sexy, medium-bodied wine has loads of super-ripe dark cherries in its character, and a finish clipped by the presence of copious tannin. If its admirable fruit is capable of outliving the tannin, this wine will merit an even more exalted review. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
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